The conditions included both dogs having to wear a muzzle and be on a lead when in a public place, for the premises where both dogs reside to be secure enough to prevent escape and for the dogs to be under the control of a person not less than the age of 16.

Speaking after the court appearance, PC Bill Donnelly, said: "With the support of colleagues from our Dog Unit and Dudley Magistrates Court we were able to use legislation under the Dangerous Dogs Act to secure a warrant and examine the dogs.

"And although this allowed us to establish the dogs weren’t banned breeds this didn’t deter our efforts. With further support of the Magistrates Court we were able to secure conditions against the dogs and their owner.

"We’ll now work with residents to ensure these conditions are adhered to. If not the owner could face future criminals proceedings."